Concentrator Information

Respiratory diseases often create the need for more oxygen than what is available in the air. If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), you may already be using supplemental oxygen and if not you may have already discussed it with your doctor.

However, if you’re still not sure what supplemental oxygen is and what it means for you, this post will give you an overview.

If you have breathing difficulties, you know that the summer brings some complications: high humidity and extreme heat can exacerbate conditions such as COPD. In fact, one study showed a strong association between weather-related heat and emergency hospitalizations related to respiratory distress, meaning that those who suffer from these conditions must take even better care of themselves when the temperatures rise.

In addition to taking care of themselves, though, they need to take care of their oxygen concentrators. Units aren’t made to withstand extreme heat, so it’s important to ensure you’re keeping it safe along with yourself.

Accidents and emergencies can happen with and without warnings, such as a severe snowstorm, hurricane or an unexpected fire. When they do happen, everyone, including oxygen therapy users, need to be able to act fast. To make sure that you’ll be prepared for anything, whether it’s an evacuation or a situation where you need to stay put, make sure that you’ve got your oxygen ready to go with you.

Keeping your oxygen concentrator in top working condition not only ensures effective and safe oxygen delivery but it may also extend the lifespan of your unit. Cleaning and maintaining your portable oxygen concentrator is an important step in owning and caring for your unit. By following a few simple steps and guidelines you can easily keep your concentrator in pristine, "like-new" condition!

How to Clean The Outside of Your Oxygen Concentrator

Like all electronics, your oxygen concentrator is going to collect dirt, dust, and come in contact with substances that could make them sticky. Luckily, it’s easy to clean the outside of a portable concentrator, especially when you begin developing the habit of maintaining your unit early on in oxygen therapy!

Deciding which portable oxygen concentrator to purchase is an important choice. Not only are you buying a vital piece of medical equipment, but you’re paying a significant price too. It really pays to do your research and make sure you’re getting the features you need. The list below will detail what to look for and hopefully help make your decision an easier one.

Not only does the SeQual Eclipse 5 outperform the previous generations of this model in almost all categories, it features a powerful oxygen delivery system with many options. The SeQual Eclipse 5 comes with a surprising variety of modes and settings but not every unit works for everyone! Continue reading to find out if the SeQual Eclipse 5 is right for you. Here is a list of the Pros and Cons of the SeQual Eclipse 5 portable oxygen concentrator.

The Philips Respironics SimplyGo is a feature-laden workhouse of an oxygen concentrator designed with travel in mind. It comes with a ton of accessories and has versatile oxygen-delivery capability. Here is a list of the Pros and Cons of the Respironics SimplyGo portable oxygen concentrator.

The Inogen One G3 really puts the "portable" in oxygen concentrator portability. This small, lightweight unit is over 2 pounds lighter and several inches smaller than its predecessor, the G2. The G3 offers "pulse mode" oxygen therapy and also comes with several useful features and protective warranty. Here is a list of the Pros and Cons of the Inogen One G3 portable oxygen concentrator.

In the world of oxygen concentrators, and with most other machines and appliances, smaller is always preferred. However, smaller also generally means a lower oxygen capacity. If you can find a small oxygen concentrator that can deliver the oxygen dosage that you need, you're in luck.

Small, medium, or large, the one you choose should fit your lifestyle and meet your oxygen needs.

Portable oxygen concentrators were designed to provide the oxygen therapy you need while you are staying active or traveling. They were also meant to last and are built to be tough. They are made to be safe, even while in use on an airplane, as well as small and lightweight enough to comfortably take anywhere. The one thing they cannot do is get wet, just like with any other electronic machine. Other than that, they can go anywhere that you can comfortably go.

But just how long will they continue to provide the oxygen you need? This depends on the necessary maintenance, and how often it gets checked out and maintenance, as well as the brand and the model. There is no solid number to tell us how long a portable oxygen concentrator can last. What we can do, however, is give a rough estimate based on a few different factors.